Commissioner Sara Baxter and Sid Dinerstein Highlight December Lunch
What is a winning campaign strategy? Candidates who are newcomers to the political process will tell you they can win against the odds because of their particular background. They may have run businesses, or are professionals of one kind or another, or plan to identify with "the working man". These newbies for the most part lose their elections because they underestimated the difficulty of raising money, reaching voters and crafting a coherent... [Read More...]
Commissioner Sara Baxter and Sid Dinerstein at December Lunch
Please join us on Tuesday December 13th for County Commissioner Sara BaxterandSid Dinerstein PLEASE NOTE: Our first meeting in 2023 will be Tuesday, February 28th. The Red Wave was alive and well in Florida this past election. Not only did the Governor and Cabinet actually win Palm Beach County, but there are now 3 Republican County Commissioners (out of 7) where there had been only one. Congratulations to Commissioners Sara Baxter (CD6)... [Read More...]
Great Participation for Meet the Candidates
On Tuesday, September 27th, many of the Republican candidates on the November ballot joined us for quick introductions and to mingle with the members. Speaking for 4 minutes each, the enthusiasm and drive to succeed comes across strongly in this group as the Republican Party of Palm Beach County is fielding a diverse, capable group to compete in all the offices on the ballot. Our candidates included: Eric AnknerSenate 24Steve ByersSenate 26Mike... [Read More...]
Willie Guardiola on October 25th
Please join us on October 25th for Willy Guardiola"Christian on a Mission" With the November Midterms looming, crunch time is coming. We need to be out there helping Republicans get elected. For some perspectives on what is at stake in this election and how we all can help, Willy is ready to rattle some cages. A Florida Pro-Life leader and Catholic activist, Willy works tirelessly on advancing the Right to Life position as well as supporting... [Read More...]
Obituary – Club Leadership Member Carol Hurst
Carol Hurst April 26, 1935 - August 23, 2022 Born Carol Jane Cross on April 26, 1935 in Bronx, NY and moved to Boonton Township, NJ. Graduated from Boonton High School and attended St Joe’s Nursing School. Became a nurse and worked at Barnett Memorial Hospital as a surgical scrub nurse, also worked for Dr. Ferrero Paterson, Police Doctor. Then headed the medical department at Ingersoll Rand Corporate office in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Worked as... [Read More...]
Meet the Candidates – September 27
Please join us on September 27th forMeet the Candidates With the primary over and the November Midterms looming, come and meet some of the Republican candidates for office - from Congress to County Commission and in between. NOTE - Because of construction at our usual meeting place (The Paddock Restaurant) we will be meeting at the Terrace instead. The entrance is just south of the Paddock entrance. Participants as of today: (Click on the... [Read More...]
Pat Rooney at the May 24th Lunch
The May 24th meeting of the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches featured Pat Rooney, Jr. as our guest speaker. Pat is the President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club (PBKC) and has served our community in many ways including a six year stint as a State Representative in the Florida House from 2010 to 2016. Pat’s topic was “Business and Government: Not Always on the Same Page.” Mr. Rooney began his presentation with an overview of the history... [Read More...]
Republican Barbeque on June 25th
The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches is happy to support the President's Council's RED WHITE and BLUE BBQ Click on the flyer below to RSVP and buy your tickets. We will be having no separate club meeting in June - come out and visit our booth at the BBQ! Go to article→
Kennel Club President Pat Rooney at May Meeting
Please join us on May 24th for"Business and Government: Not Always on the Same Page" with PBKC President Pat Rooney Pat Rooney's perspective as the President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club and also a 6 year Representative in the Florida House is unique. The PBKC in particular is (and was as a dog track) more regulated than many industries and he has some stories to tell. With the current business climate in the county (inflation, supply chain... [Read More...]
2022 Election Environment Discussed at April Lunch
The 2022 election was the topic discussed at our April lunch. Fred Scheibl, RPPBC Political Director, went through the actions the GOP took in 2020 to recruit and train candidates for almost all of the state and local offices on the ballot, and build a permanent database for contacting most of the Republicans in the county. Over 1.3 million voter contacts were made on behalf of candidates, our slate, and overall GOTV efforts. This year... [Read More...]